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David Hernandez allowed a run but earned his first save of the season Saturday against the Reds.

Hernandez gave up a run on two hits but was able to get out of the inning without further damage. The save opportunity only came because closer Jeanmar Gomez had worked the previous two days, but it's good to know where he stands in the event Gomez falters or gets injured. The 31-year-old owns a 3.12 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 24/6 K/BB ratio over 17 1/3 innings this year. May 14 - 11:00 PM

David Hernandez took the loss Monday against the Reds after he failed to retire any of the three batters he faced.

Brutal. Asked to protect a one-run lead in the bottom of the eighth inning, Hernandez walked Adam Duvall before giving up a double to Scott Schebler. He then walked Billy Hamilton to load the bases. Phillies manager Pete Mackanin brought the hook after that, but all three runners eventually came around to score. Dalier Hinojosa just saw his fantasy stock go up by default, but this figures to be a very messy situation all season. Apr 4 - 7:54 PM

Phillies manager Pete Mackanin said Monday that he could use "one of five guys" at closer.

No reliever stood out enough to grab the job this spring, so Mackanin will keep his options open as the regular season begins. David Hernandez and Dalier Hinojosa are probably the best bets for saves in the early going, with left-hander James Russell also potentially working into the mix at some point. We're expecting role changes throughout the year from the rebuilding Phils. Apr 4 - 12:27 PM

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Roman Quinn left Tuesday's game against the Braves with a strained left oblique.

Quinn was 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored before departing in the sixth inning. The injury is almost certainly going to end his cup of coffee with the Phillies, given that oblique strains typically require 3-4 weeks of rest and rehab. Quinn, a highly-regarded outfield prospect, batted .263/.373/.333 with four doubles and five stolen bases over his first 15 major leagues.

Goeddel was hit in the head with a pitch by White Sox reliever Chris Beck on Wednesday. The outfielder is expected to rejoin the Phillies at some point this weekend and will be placed in the league's concussion protocol. At this late stage of the season, there's a good chance he's done for 2016.